The essay explores the construction of the myth of Ukrainian ‘peasant-ness’ as a national characteristic in the 19th century, shaped by both intellectual discourse and imperial policies. Through an analysis of the correspondence of Taras Shevchenko, Mykola Kostomarov, and Panteleimon…
This article is devoted to the study of the anthropological dimension of the existence of Kyiv’s homosexual communities in late Soviet and post-Soviet Kyiv. By outlining the interaction with urban spaces and dating practices, it emphasizes the existence of a…
This research explores the transformative role of youth volunteering in Ukraine, particularly in the context of the country’s ongoing path toward European Union integration. By analysing the activities of volunteer organisations like Building Ukraine Together and the European Solidarity Corps,…
The period of colonization of Ukraine by the Soviet Union left a severe trauma, which, despite the active post-colonization processes over the last 30 years, still influences our contemporary reality. In modern Ukrainian literature, this period manifests itself mainly through…
According to Opendatabot statistics, three major Ukrainian charity foundations—United 24, Come Back Alive, and Prytula Foundation—have raised more than 50 billion hryvnias for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and humanitarian needs in 2022 and 2023; this report, however,…
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the international community swiftly imposed an unprecedented array of sanctions aimed at crippling the Russian economy and pressuring the Kremlin to cease its military aggression. However, despite the intensity and…
Taras Shevchenko is a symbol of Ukrainian national identity who transcended his own lifetime. The myth of Shevchenko, the national hero poet, became deeply intertwined with the socio-political currents and ideological movements of the 19th and 20th centuries. This article…
“While conducting all the interviews at Kharkiv, daily missile attacks and power outages subjectively impact my ability to analyze their data.” “I received the required source materials just before the attack on the city.” “…after the Russians started the new…
At the beginning of the full-scale war, there were a lot of texts written about all the difficulties that scholars faces during it. But now the situation is different, and people are finding ways to work well, so it looks…
This article explores the practices of crime investigation in the Russian Empire and outlines the interplay of different actors during the process. By showing the intersections of various levels of detective work, the article argues about the significance of local…